MA chapter 766 schools and MA hospital schools

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MA chapter 766 schools, and MA hospital schools. By Michele Greissle

MA chapter 766 schools, and MA hospital schools. By Michele Greissle

What is MA chapter 766 O MA chapter 766 is a law which provides

What is MA chapter 766 O MA chapter 766 is a law which provides and guarantees the rights of all young people with special needs age 3 -22 to an educational program best suited for their individual needs O If a student has a disability and needs further services that the school can not provide then the student can go to another school that will best suit their individual needs.

MA chapter 766 continued O http: //www. mass. gov/eohhs/gov/laws- regs/mcb/mass-chapter-766. html

MA chapter 766 continued O http: //www. mass. gov/eohhs/gov/laws- regs/mcb/mass-chapter-766. html

MA Chapter 766 O Passed in 1972, the first non-categorical law guaranteeing all children

MA Chapter 766 O Passed in 1972, the first non-categorical law guaranteeing all children the right to a free appropriate public education. O It would later serve as the model for the first federal special education legislation, Since this was the first special education law in the US. O Regulations are found in 603 C. M. R. 28. 00 O http: //www. massadvocates. org/history. php

MA Hospital schools O The Massachusetts hospital school is a place that helps the

MA Hospital schools O The Massachusetts hospital school is a place that helps the needs of students age 6 -22 who have disabilities. The purpose of the hospital schools is to help the child become more independent.

Disabilities served O Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders, Myelodysplasia, Traumatic Brain

Disabilities served O Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders, Myelodysplasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, and congenital or acquired physically debilitating disorders. O These disorders are typically complicated by co- morbid medical conditions such as diabetes, seizure disorders, respiratory conditions, cardiac conditions and psychiatric diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders.

MA hospital schools history O The MA hospital schools were initially created by Dr.

MA hospital schools history O The MA hospital schools were initially created by Dr. Edward H. Bradford in 1904, “Chapter 446 was an Act to Establish the Massachusetts School and Home for Crippled and Deformed Children, " to serve as a public residential facility with hospital and school facilities available to disabled children of the Commonwealth” O In 1907 the first MA hospital school was opened up

MA hospital schools continued O The purpose of these schools is “ to provide,

MA hospital schools continued O The purpose of these schools is “ to provide, medical rehabilitative , recreational, educational , and vocational services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities assisting them to maximize their levels of independence. ” O http: //www. mhsf. us/programs/rehab

Types of therapies/services O Aquatic Therpay O Equine therapy O Specialized medical care O

Types of therapies/services O Aquatic Therpay O Equine therapy O Specialized medical care O Assisted recreational activities O Rehab through the use of assistive technology O Summer programs